Collision between dry cargo vessel Supidana and long liner Orient

Location: Off Norfolk, England.

Completed PE Summary: Supidana/Orient

A short summary of the accident and action taken:

Fishing Vessel/Accident Details
Vessel Name Orient
Registered Owner/Manager Privately owned
Port of Registry Padstow
Flag UK
Type Fishing Vessel
Built 1988
Length Overall 8.4m
Gross Tonnage 5.66
Date/Time 03/05/04, 0516
Location of Incident English coastal waters
Incident Type Collision
Persons Onboard 1 crew
Injuries/Fatalities None
Damage/Pollution Minor/None
Merchant Vessel/Accident Details
Vessel Name Supidana
Registered Owner/Manager Jorn Moller Skibsagentur ApS
Port of Registry Korsor
Flag Denmark
Type Dry cargo
Built 1969
Length Overall 64.62m
Gross Tonnage 1109
Date/Time 03/05/04, 0516
Location of Incident English coastal waters
Incident Type Collision
Injuries/Fatalities None
Damage/Pollution None

Synopsis

Collision between Danish flag cargo vessel Supidana and fishing vessel Orient.

Action taken

The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has made recommendations to the owner/skipper of both vessels with reference to:

  • Compliance with the International collision regulations

  • Lookout fatigue

  • The use of lifesaving appliances

  • Crew training

  • Bridge manning


Published 23 January 2015